los angeles | around the bendel.

what's brown and white and striped all over? henri bendel, of course. ever since the fifth ave store began turning heads in 1895, it's been a top shop for the fashion elite. and now? the institution lands at the beverly center.

only the second west coast location, it's fully stocked with delish candles and fragrances in henri's sig scents like fig, gardenia and mimosa. your motto is accessorize, accessorize accessorize, and mr. B is right there with you. check out the lust-worthy selection of makeup, handbags and scarves. and don't miss bendel's newest holiday collection of goods, like handbags, compacts, and even "pussycat bracelets," (shown) decked out in partnership with swarovski, a special line launching at the store's opening. it'll be on your long list of must-haves at this new shopping desto.

everyone was a henri, never a willy or a sam. henri bendel. at the beverly center. 8500 beverly boulevard. at north la cienega. 310.358.9378. opens november 13th.www.henribendel.com